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Executive Zahilay Statement on Transportation Benefit District Legislation
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after his administration transmitted new legislation that will allow the county to assume the duties and functions of the King County Transportation District (KCTD). This change is being proposed in partnership with members of the… Read more
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King County Wins Major Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Preserve Federal Funds
Seattle – Today, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of King County and over 70 local governments in the King County v. Turner case, barring the Trump administration from requiring local governments to adopt harmful anti-DEI, anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-abortion policies in order to receive federal grants. This ruling marks… Read more
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King County’s Metro Flex to launch in Auburn and Federal Way, bringing on-demand transit to more of South King County
Summary King County Metro’s popular Metro Flex service will expand to Auburn and Federal Way on Aug. 31, launching two new pilots in Auburn and Federal Way, giving riders more flexible connections to transit, jobs, shopping, appointments and other destinations. The expansion is part of… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Announces $900,000 Investment to Strengthen Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant and Refugee Communities in South King County
Summary King County is investing $900,000 to support the health and wellbeing of immigrant and refugee communities with a geographic focus on South King County. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced that King County is investing $900,000 as part of a new public-private partnership to support the… Read more
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El ejecutivo Zahilay anuncia una inversión de 900,000 dólares para fortalecer la salud y el bienestar de las comunidades inmigrantes y refugiadas en el sur del condado de King
Resumen El condado de King está invirtiendo 900,000 dólares para fortalecer la salud y el bienestar de las comunidades inmigrantes y refugiadas, con un enfoque geográfico en el sur del condado de King. Historia Hoy, el… Read more
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King County’s Energize program expands to help in-home childcare providers and adult family homes with energy-efficient heat pumps, providing healthy heating and cooling
Summary Building on a successful effort to bring healthy and affordable indoor heating and cooling to low-income homes, King County’s Energize program now offers the same benefits to adult family homes, affordable multifamily housing, in-home childcares… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Statement on Legal Victory Protecting Critical Federal Homelessness Funding
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after a court ruled in favor of King County and a coalition of other local governments and nonprofits to block the federal government from imposing unlawful restrictions on the… Read more
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King County Awards $2.75 Million in Capital Grants for Food Assistance Providers
Summary King County awarded $2.75 million in capital grants to local food banks and food assistance programs to strengthen food security in the region. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a combined $2.75 million in capital grant funding for 30 local food assistance providers and community… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Announces $15 Million Grant for Crisis Intervention Training, Gun Violence Prevention, and Other Community Safety Initiatives
Summary King County was awarded a $15 million grant from the state to support local safety initiatives, including crisis intervention training, behavioral health responders, and gun violence prevention programs. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced that King County received a $15 million grant from… Read more
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Joint Statement from Executive Zahilay and Mayor Wilson on KCRHA Contract Transition Plans
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seatle Mayor Katie Wilson released the following statement about the County and City’s respective contract transition plans: “Moving homelessness service contracts back to the County and City is part of our effort… Read more